So redditoru/Ekaj__asked, “What’s thecoziest townin the US you’ve been to?”

“Ouray, Colorado is a beautiful place tucked into a rock canyon.

I stayed at a delightful little inn with a private hot spring, which was incredibly cozy.”

A quaint mountain town features a row of colorful storefronts and shops along a street with parked cars, with a snow-capped mountain in the background

“Cumberland Island, Georgia is otherworldly.

It’s full of lush oak forests draped with moss and sprawling, undeveloped beaches.

The setting is really stunning.”

Sunset view with trees framing a marsh, reflecting the setting sun in the water

“Hermann, Missouri.

I’m a Missouri girl, and Hermann is one of my favorite cozy places to spend a weekend.

“Saint Augustine, Florida, is the cutest historic town.

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Saint Augustine is a great choice if you love architecture, history, and lovely scenery.

There is a beautiful beach, too.”

“Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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They call it Christmas City.

You’ll find holiday decorations everywhere in the winter.

The trees are wrapped with lights so the lampposts light up and reflect onto the fresh snow.”

A quiet street with historic three-story buildings, including a brick building with a unique ornate roof and a few trees with outdoor seating areas along the sidewalk

“Duluth, Minnesota.

It was so beautiful in the summertime.

Lake Superior is a sight to behold.”

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“Escanaba, Michigan.

Those looking for activity will find access to lots of winter sports.”

“Dubuque, Iowa.

A quaint lighthouse nestled on a grassy cliff overlooks a calm body of water. Trees and bushes line the cliff's edge. The sky is partly cloudy

I drove here from Chicago on a road trip and was surprised by the town and the landscape.

“Galena, Illinois.

I’m biased because I grew up there, but it is pretty darn charming.

Waterfront scene with docked houseboats and a reflection of the buildings, including an adjacent red brick structure, on the calm water surface

It’s got a walkable downtown with parks, a river, and tons of history.”

“Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

It’s stunning, plus nearby Big Sur is beautiful, too.

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“Mendocino, California.

I grew up here, and it’s a beautiful town to visit.

It’s absolutely the coziest place.

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It’s idyllic.”

“Anacortes, just north of Whidbey Island in Washington State.

We took a day trip to a brewery there, and it was one of my favorite days.

A cozy house with a garden overlooks the ocean at sunset, with cliffs and the sea visible in the distance

I swooned all day at the setting.”

“Port Townsend, Washington, is probably my favorite small town.

“Terlingua, Texas.

Sunset over a harbor filled with boats, viewed from a grassy hillside. The sky has a gradient from bright to dark as the sun descends behind distant mountains

It’s in the middle of nowhere near Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande.

It’s surreal, friendly, wild, Texas.”

“Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Coastal town with waterfront buildings, wooden piers, and a sailboat on the water. Trees and houses are in the background under a partly cloudy sky

Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the island going back to 1898.

It’s easy to navigate, beautiful, and full of history.”

“Burlington, Vermont.

Boats are docked at a calm marina with a clear sky above and grassy reeds in the foreground

It’s a really small city, so it’s easy to see most of it in one day.

I’d say start on Church Street and make your way down to the lakefront.

There are lots of great shops and restaurants everywhere.

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When you want a change of pace, there are plenty of scenic drives to nearby towns.”

“I love Leavenworth, Washington.

It’s a beautiful place to visit, especially at Christmastime.

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There’s sledding, lights, and cute little shops on every corner.

100/10 would recommend.”

“Troy,New York.

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You’ll also find great restaurants and coffee shops.

The city itself boasts beautiful historic architecture and old brownstones.”

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Scenic view of downtown Saratoga Springs, New York, featuring historic buildings and a church steeple against a backdrop of autumn foliage

A quiet, empty street lined with storefronts and restaurants with awnings, under a clear sky, in an urban area